Why You Should Visit
A three-day summer festival at Ikuta Shrine in central Sannomiya, dedicated to the Daikai shrine on its southern grounds. A special stage in front of the main hall hosts live music every evening — powerful taiko drumming alongside jazz and samba — while around 80 food stalls line the approach and parking area. An easy, atmospheric summer night out just steps from Sannomiya, welcoming to families and yukata-clad visitors alike.
Essentials
- location
- Ikuta Shrine (1-2-1 Shimoyamatedori, Chuo-ku, Kobe)
- period
- August 7, 2026 (Fri) - August 9, 2026 (Sun)
- Time
- Aug 7 (Fri) 17:00–22:20 / Aug 8 (Sat) 14:30–22:10 / Aug 9 (Sun) 14:30–22:00
- cost
- Free admission (food and drink at stalls sold separately)
- Links
- Kobe · Gluten-free
- access
- About 10 minutes walk from JR Sannomiya or Hankyu Kobe-Sannomiya Station. About 5 minutes from Subway Sannomiya Station. Located in the heart of downtown with excellent access.
- NOTE
Stage: live music each day on the special stage in front of the main hall — taiko, jazz, samba and more.
Opening ceremony: Aug 7 (Fri) from 18:00, a special performance by Super Strings Kobe.
Stalls: around 80 food and game stalls in the parking area.
Also: a sports experience corner in front of the Ikuta Ebisu shrine.
Held alongside: Kobe Shuyu FES.
* Performers and the detailed timetable will be announced on the official website and Instagram once confirmed.
* No karaoke contest again this year.
Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Ikuta Shrine (1-2-1 Shimoyamatedori, Chuo-ku, Kobe), and 3 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.
Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.
出典: 生田神社公式サイト
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